Med-Surg Unit Director & Hospital Educator (RN) – Day Shift

The Staff Pad; Blue Ridge (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The Staff Pad is recruiting a Medical-Surgical Unit Director / Hospital Educator (RN) for a full-time days schedule in Blue Ridge, GA. This dual-role leadership position oversees Med-Surg operations while directing hospital-wide clinical education and staff development.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, 5+ years acute care nursing with 3+ years Med-Surg, and proven experience in precepting, teaching, and managing teams. Leadership in education and quality initiatives is essential.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• 5+ years acute care nursing experience, including 3 years in medical-surgical nursing.
• 2 years in a charge nurse, supervisor, or manager role.
• Experience in precepting, teaching, or conducting in-services required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24-hour patient-centered care in the Med-Surg Unit.
• Manage daily operations, patient flow, and care coordination.
• Lead staffing, recruitment, evaluations, and staff engagement.
• Monitor the unit budget, control costs, and maintain quality.
• Lead quality and safety initiatives, track metrics, and implement evidence-based practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain unit policies.
• Conduct staff meetings and represent the hospital in the community.
• Plan and deliver clinical education across all departments.
• Assess learning needs and develop annual education calendars.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and competency programs.
• Manage certification courses and track staff compliance.
• Deliver mandatory education and oversee the learning management system.
• Provide just-in-time education and promote evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with schools and organize community health education events.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Clinical education

Nursing leadership

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

LMS

Job description

The Staff Pad is recruiting a Medical-Surgical Unit Director / Hospital Educator (RN) for a full-time days schedule in Blue Ridge, GA. This dual-role leadership position oversees Med-Surg operations while directing hospital-wide clinical education and staff development.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, 5+ years acute care nursing with 3+ years Med-Surg, and proven experience in precepting, teaching, and managing teams. Leadership in education and quality initiatives is essential.